1950 AC 2-Litre vs. 2005 BMW 116
To start off, 2005 BMW 116 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 116 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1950 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 46 kg more than 2005 BMW 116.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 116 (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 AC 2-Litre | 2005 BMW 116 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | 2-Litre | 116 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |
